Indie studio A24 is renowned for bringing critically acclaimed viewing to fans of horror with the likes ofTalk to Meproof of that. With an experimental and challenging spin on the genre, A24 is set to continue in that vein with its upcoming horror feature,Opus. Produced and funded by A24,Opuswill mark the first feature of writer-directorMark Anthony Greenwith the project now setting out its cast which seesAyo EdebiriandJohn Malkovichset to lead. Plot details remain secret, but set around an iconic pop star’s return following his decades-long disappearance.
Star power stands most projects in good stead and with an Emmy win and two Oscar nominations, Malkovich brings that. The actor has featured recently inAlex Wolff’s dramaThe LineandCharlie Day’s directorial debutFool’s Paradise.Malkovich is equally well known to fans of thefinance dramaBillions, where he played Grigor Andolovacross several seasons. Brilliant and versatile, Malkovich’s recent credits also includeOne Ranger, HBO’sThe New Pope,Bird Box, among others.
For Edebiri, 2023 continues to be a year of unparalleled and exceptional growth for the writer, producer, actor and comedian. Edebiri comes in fresh off an Emmy nomination for playing the role of Sydney Adamu alongsideJeremy Allen Whitein FX’s culinary-world series,The Bear. The success of the beloved series has been clear for all to see as it has beenrenewed for a third season. Acting credits for Edebiri continue to pile up with the role of Josie inEmma Seligman’s hit comedyBottomsas well as Janet Walch inTheater Camp. When behind a camera, Edebiri hones her craft as a writer working on TV shows likeWhat We Do in the ShadowsandDickinson, while also voicing a new version of April O’Neil inTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. To put it mildly, Edebiri is exceptional. Lest we forget, she iscoming aboard the MCU train withThunderbolts.
A Stellar Supporting Cast Joins the Film
Plus an Iconic Songwriting Duo
While Edebiri and Malkovich are brilliant,Opusboasts more stellar names with an additional cast that includes Emmy winnerMurray Bartlett,Amber Midthunder, Stephanie Suganami,Young MazinoandTatanka Means.Yellowjackets’Juliette Lewisis also in talks to join the cast. Grammy winning duoThe-DreamandNile Rodgerswill create original songs for the film and serve as executive producers.
